The New Jersey Uniform Fire Act requires a Fire Safety Permit before commencing certain hazardous activities.

These permits, which are occupancy- and event-specific, are commonly issued for occasional welding and the use of torches by roofers. Additional activities that require this permit include the following:

• Use of torch or flame-producing device to seal membrane roofs, or to remove paint, on any structure;
• Hot work, such as welding or cutting operations;
• Use of open flame, or flame-producing device, at a public gathering;
• Handling or storing of flammable or combustible liquids;
• Possession or use of fireworks, explosives or blasting agents;
• Tent or temporary tensioned membrane structure, such as a platform or special electrical equipment;
• Hot-tar roofing operations, including use of asphalt/tar kettle;
• Construction, alteration and demolition operations, including use of “hot work” operations;
• Use of open flame or flame-producing device in connection with fire suppression training;
• Storage or use of certain hazardous materials; and
• Cooking operations on mobile canteen vehicles.

Each municipality has a different process and different requirements for obtaining a Fire Safety Permit. For specific information about your municipality contact our Milrose Consultants New Jersey office.